iShares Edge MSCI Emerging Markets Value ETF (5MVL)

Overview

This sub-fund aims to maximize asset value over the medium term by focusing on investment in high-yield bonds. It predominantly invests in bonds rated below investment grade from various global currencies, seeking higher returns through increased risk. The fund's strategy involves a flexible asset allocation, with a significant portion dedicated to high-yield bonds while maintaining the option to diversify investments across other securities, money market instruments, or cash for risk management and opportunity optimization. The investment manager plays a crucial role in adjusting the portfolio based on rating changes to align with investor interests efficiently.

Products and Services

• High Yield Bond Investments

  This product focuses on bonds rated below Baa3 by Moody's or BBB- by S&P. The goal is to seek higher returns through investments in lower-rated bonds that are denominated in various currencies worldwide, thereby increasing the potential for significant medium-term asset growth.

• Flexible Asset Allocation

  Up to 1/3 of the sub-fund's assets may be allocated to a diverse range of transferable securities, broadening the investment horizon beyond high-yield bonds. This flexibility allows for tactical shifts in the investment strategy to capitalize on emerging opportunities or to mitigate risks.

• Money Market Instruments and Cash Investments

  A portion of the assets can be invested in money market instruments or kept as cash. This strategy provides liquidity and serves as a risk management tool, enabling the sub-fund to respond effectively to market volatility or to take advantage of new investment opportunities as they arise.

• Investment in UCITS or UCIs

  Up to 10% of the sub-fund's assets may be invested in Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS) or other Undertakings for Collective Investments (UCIs), offering further diversification and potential return enhancement through exposure to a range of funds managed with different investment strategies.